Ecclesiastes 7:1
King James Version (KJV)
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A [good] name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
World English Bible (WEB)
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 Cross References
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
